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  1. Alcan Road

    Date released
    8 Nov 1943
    Series name
    Pathe Gazette
    Issue no
    43/89
    NoS ID
    100158
    Story no
    1 / 8
    Extras
    1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

    The Alaskan Highway, which runs from Canada to Alaska, carries important war supplies. At stopping places along the route the convoy drivers meet trappers and go through towns of the gold-rush days, like...

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  2. Chinese in Canada

    Date released
    8 Nov 1943
    Series name
    Pathe Gazette
    Issue no
    43/89
    NoS ID
    100159
    Story no
    2 / 8
    Extras
    1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

    The Chinese population in Toronto put on a parade in honour of Chiang Kai Shek’s envoy to the Dominion, Bock Ya Hwang.

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  3. Bottom Side Up

    Date released
    8 Nov 1943
    Series name
    Pathe Gazette
    Issue no
    43/89
    NoS ID
    100160
    Story no
    3 / 8
    Extras
    1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

    New construction method being used in US shipyard. They build their ships upside down in a cradle and then roll the vessel over in time for the launching - this saves time and money. The ship is then...

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  4. Poon Lim Honoured

    Date released
    8 Nov 1943
    Series name
    Pathe Gazette
    Issue no
    43/89
    NoS ID
    100161
    Story no
    4 / 8
    Extras
    1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

    Mr Poon Lim coming ashore at a British port to be welcomed by officials. He is the 25 year old Chinese merchant seaman who, when his ship was torpedoed, drifted for 133 days on a raft in the South Atlantic....

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  5. Lions Adopt Lion Cub

    Date released
    8 Nov 1943
    Series name
    Pathe Gazette
    Issue no
    43/89
    NoS ID
    100162
    Story no
    5 / 8
    Extras
    1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

    The RCAF (Royal Canadian Air Force) "Lion" Squadron adopts a lion cub by the name of "Mareth" as the mascot of their Squadron.

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  6. Lightnings Operate from Britain

    Date released
    8 Nov 1943
    Series name
    Pathe Gazette
    Issue no
    43/89
    NoS ID
    100163
    Story no
    6 / 8
    Extras
    1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

    P38s (Lightnings) now in operation with the US 8th Air Force. The pilots are seen receiving briefing before setting off in their Lightnings which are seen in formation overhead.

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  7. One of Our Aircraft is Missing

    Date released
    8 Nov 1943
    Series name
    Pathe Gazette
    Issue no
    43/89
    NoS ID
    100164
    Story no
    7 / 8
    Extras
    1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

    Mitchells of the Royal Netherland Squadron of the RAF (Royal Air Force) taking off and in flight. Over Cherbourg one of the Mitchells is seen to be hit and heads down catching fire on the way.

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  8. Trailer: Building Houses

    Date released
    8 Nov 1943
    Series name
    Pathe Gazette
    Issue no
    43/89
    NoS ID
    100165
    Story no
    8 / 8
    Extras
    1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 shot list

    50,000 new houses every year is the Government’s post-war programme for Scotland. The building trade will need skilled men in all branches and special schools are opening to train boys of school leaving age.

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